The fall semester is underway and the Coral Gables Campus is bustling with activity. So is the calendar of events—more than 500 each year—at the University of Miami’s performance halls, venues, and galleries. These programs, which include musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings, reflect the University’s multicultural vibrancy.
View the full calendar of events to discover the latest opportunities available.
Lowe Art Museum offers a space to pause, connect.
As the University’s academic museum and Miami’s first and longest continuously operating art museum, the Lowe Art Museum boasts a permanent collection representing 5,000 years of human creativity on every inhabited continent. Museum patrons may access exhibitions throughout the year with free general admission to the museum and purchase tickets to attend public programs. Every month, the Lowe hosts a virtual “Slow Looking” program and in-person art workshop for families, in addition to exhibition opening receptions and guest lecturers.
New this year, University students are eligible to sign up for a free student membership, which grants them access to specific events, preview tours, and more. The museum will open for extended hours on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 4-6 p.m. in honor of family weekend.
Lecturers, guest speakers take a deep dive.
The Center for the Humanities supports a variety of events for the University and South Florida community, including signature events, such as the Stanford Distinguished Professors in Humanities Series, Rosenstiel Program in Polish Heritage, Bleich Speaker Series, and Book Talks, featuring University faculty authors.
The University Libraries—ranked among the top 50 academic research libraries in North America—organizes numerous in-person and virtual programs and events, which are open to the University community and public.
Student creators exhibit works.
Newly admitted graduate students in the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Sciences will present their work at the University of Miami Gallery in the historic Wynwood Art District. Art galleries exhibit works by students and faculty members as well as renowned artists throughout the year.
On view Sept. 9-27, the new exhibition will feature works by M.F.A. candidates, including Valerie Catalan (multimedia) from Miami, Florida; Philip Tetteh Djorsu (ceramics) from Odumase Krobo, Ghana; Richard Rodriguez (printmaking) from Lantana, Florida; and Liuqing Ruth Yang (painting) from Hunan, China. Attend the opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6-9 p.m.
Creatives take the stage.
University theater arts students take the stage at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre from Sept. 26-29 for a production of “The Laramie Project,” a documentary-style play that aims to promote dialogue about equality, tolerance, and acceptance.
Get to know our spaces and places.
Visit our performance halls, galleries, and other venues to open your mind. Download a map of the Coral Gables Campus.
- Bill Cosford Cinema
- Center for the Humanities
- Cuban Heritage Collection
- Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
- Kislak Center
- Knight Center for Music Innovation
- Lowe Art Museum
- Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
- Public Sculpture Program
- University of Miami Art Galleries
- University Libraries
Creators in the news
Visit The U Creates—your link to the arts, culture, and creative expression at the University of Miami—to learn about the work being done by University of Miami students and faculty in the arts and humanities, including research, scholarship, collaborations, and achievements.
Read stories about how our artists—the visionaries behind The U Creates—are driving innovation through imagination and various modes of expression.
